Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 12:37AM CDT until May 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 10:37pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1236 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 4 miles northeast of Summerfield to near Vermillion to
near Lillis, moving east at 50 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR Central and eastern Marshall county
and western Nemaha county.
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HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Seneca, Frankfort, Centralia, Axtell, Beattie, Corning, Summerfield,
Vermillion, Baileyville, and Lillis.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Marshall, KS; Nemaha, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov